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Andorra

If you like your countries monarchic, your cities few and your mountains snowy, Andorra is the place for you. Squished into the eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain, this tiny little country is best known for its skiing, smuggling and lax tax laws. Even if you’re not much of a skier though (or smuggler for that matter), there’s still plenty to like about this Lilliputian land. The shopping is top-notch (and duty-free), the cuisine – drawing on the best of French and Spanish gastronomy – is predictably delish, and the scenery stunning. Plus, if for some crazy reason you decide you don’t like Andorra, it’s not like you’ll need to go far to escape it – at only 468 square kilometres in size, a foreign border is never too far away.

At a glance

Best time to visit Andorra

The best time to visit Andorra really depends on what you’re after. If it’s a temperate alpine escape, summer (June–August) is your man – though evenings can still get cold. If it’s the country’s world-famous skiing you’re seeking, then it’s winter (December–February) you’ll be wanting. Daytime temperatures from mid-November to May tend to hover around 6-degrees Celcius and the snow falls in abundance.

Geography and environment

With one road into the country, another out, and only a smattering of cities, Andorra’s landscape is all about the mountains. Gorges, valleys, gullies and rivers carve up the countryside, the majority of which is forested and plenty cloaked in snow.

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Top 5 facts about the Andorran army

1. Long-standing gripe

While it may not have actually seen any fighting, Andorra qualifies as the longest combatant in the First World War. Courtesy of being forgotten from the Versailles Peace Conference, it was technically at war with Germany from 1914 to 1958.

2. Conflict Free

Andorra has not seen actively involvement in any conflict for over 700 years.

3. Gun Laws

According to Andorran law, the head of each house is required to keep a rifle. The law also states that the police will provide said household head with a firearm ‘in case of need’.

4. Voluntary Budget

In 2003, Marc Forné Molné, the former Andorran Prime Minister, revealed that the country’s military budget relies exclusively on voluntary donations.

5. Flag-handling

As stated in the country’s official bulletin, the Andorran army’s primary responsibility consists of presenting the country’s flag at official ceremonial functions.

Andorrans love a good tip. A service charge will often be added to your food bill at a restaurant, on top of which a 10% tip will likely be expected. Taxi drivers are also accustomed to receiving a 10% tip.

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Andorra Travel Tips

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